Kyoto Japanese or Kyoto City is a city located on the island of Honshu, Japan. The city is part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area. Kyoto has many historical sites and is the capital of Kyoto Prefecture.
The palace capital named Heian-ky was designated as the capital in 794. As the capital city Heian-ky became the center of government and culture of Japan. At that time, the capital city was called kyō no miyako which later changed to Kyoto. In ancient times, Kyoto was also called Kyōraku, Rakuchū, or Rakuyō. Naming like this follows the custom in China, which has the capital city in Rakuyō
Kyoto is a place famous for its autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. In fact, Kyoto is also recommended places to visit during winter. Kyoto is lit up in winter and has a fantastic atmosphere for you to visit. If you happen to visit Kyoto at the right time then you can enjoy the beautiful view where the temples are covered with white snow.
Kemarihajime
"Kemari Hajime" held at Shimogamo Shrine is an event for people wearing colorful traditional clothes and kicking balls. It's impressive for the players to keep kicking the ball without falling on the ground, while screaming with unique words.
Winter in Kyoto is very cold. Especially January is the coldest period of the year, you can see snow covered parts of Kyoto mountain and the northern part of the Sea of Japan. However, the weather in Kyoto is relatively stable and most days in winter are sunny days. So, there is no problem for tourists to get around in Kyoto city.
The average temperature in Kyoto City and southern Kyoto in January is around 10 degrees during the day and temperatures lower than 0 degrees in the morning and evening. As the weather approaches the end of the year, it is advisable to prevent the cold well.
While it is important to take cold precautions outdoors, remember that you must take off your shoes when visiting temples or shrines. Since the room is cold, the corridor floor is also cold, so remember to warm your feet during winter.
Kyoto train station is the hub of transportation for the entire city. This station is the second largest train station in Japan, with a shopping center (the largest of which is ISETAN), a hotel, cinema, and several sections of local government offices, all located under one roof in a 15-story building. The station is connected to the Shinkansen and several local lines and subways.
Kyoto can be reached by Shinkansen train, just over two hours from Tokyo and about 15 minutes from Osaka. The JR, Keihan, Hankyu, and Kintetsu rail networks connect Kyoto with other cities in the Kansai area. The JR Haruka express train connects Kansai International Airport with JR Kyoto Station.
For transportation within the city, buses are mostly used because of their extensive network and reach almost the entire city, although there are also several rail and subway lines. The bus terminal is located in front of the Kyoto train station, and almost all buses within the city depart from this terminal. Most buses use a single fare system for all destinations, although some buses with long distances do not. In addition, there is also a free one-day bus ticket within the city.
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